Richard Froese
South Peace News
Fire bans have been placed in several local regions due to dry conditions as well as the hazard of dry grass in the area.
The ban affects the Town of High Prairie, Big Lakes County, the M.D. of Smoky River and surrounding municipalities, Northern Sunrise County, the Town of Peace River and the M.D. of Peace.
Under the ban, all outdoor wood fires are prohibited and existing fire permits are suspended including private residences and campgrounds.
The ban prohibits:
-All outdoor wood fires, including wood campfires, designated firepits and backyard fir pits.
-Barbecue charcoal briquettes.
-Fireworks and exploding targets.
However, the ban does not apply to propane firepits and appliances powered by natural gas and indoor wood fires.
Hey, according to albertafirebans.ca the MD of smoky river still allows backyard fire pits, unlike what’s stated in the article. I’d like to know where you got your sources just to make sure I’m not the one who’s mistaken here.